Heavy Equipment Operator 1

Worley • Prudhoe Bay, AK

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Driver / Operator - Fluids supports seasonal exploration programs for Willow and Santos on Alaska’s North Slope. The position is expected to run through May 7, 2027, with potential for long-term employment. Work follows a four-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotation, typically 84 hours per week: 40 straight-time hours and at least 44 hours at time and a half. Additional hours may be available depending on business demands.

The operator routinely operates Vac Trucks, Super Suckers, Mini-Vacs, and other fluids equipment. The fleet uses 18-speed, 8-speed, and 10-speed deep-reduction transmissions. The role also involves gravel hauling and physical labor when equipment operation is not needed. Manual-transmission operation is required.

Work is performed in a remote Arctic environment with limited medical resources and possible delays in medical evacuation due to weather. Employees must be able to work at heights and meet the stated physical demands in harsh conditions, including very cold temperatures and while wearing Arctic gear. All PPE is provided except steel- or composite-toed boots, which the employee must provide. Worley provides meals and lodging while the employee is on location, and transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay. Relocation assistance to Alaska is not provided.

Company vehicles are equipped with in-cab cameras and monitoring systems that may record video and audio and collect GPS location and driving-behavior data. Management may review this data for compliance with company policies and safe driving practices. Worley states that it provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsements and ability to be insured by Worley’s auto insurer.
• Ability to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 60 days of hire.
• Current CDL/DOT medical card.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to operate a manual transmission.
• Ability to read maps and follow detailed directions.
• Ability to identify task hazards and implement mitigation measures.
• Ability to safely operate tractor-trailer combinations, 325 BBL Vacuum Trucks, Super Suckers, Mini-Vacs, and other fluids and gravel-hauling equipment.
• Knowledge of standard DOT regulations.
• Ability to comply with company, client, safety, and regulatory requirements, including applicable policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Ability to work at heights and use fall protection within manufacturer specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet physical demands including standing, walking on level, uneven, and slippery surfaces, sitting, squatting, kneeling, crawling, reaching, overhead work, and maintaining normal balance and coordination.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and drive for prolonged periods in darkness and inclement weather.
• Ability to climb scaffolds, ramps, stairs, equipment, portable ladders, and fixed ladders of 20 feet or greater.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and from floor to shoulder with two hands, and carry 50 pounds for 15 feet with two hands.
• Ability to push or pull a 60-pound sled for 20 feet and a 90-pound cart for 20 feet.
• Ability to work in a remote Arctic environment with limited medical resources, cold temperatures, and Arctic gear.

Nice To Haves

• One year of North Slope experience.
• One year of experience operating fluid-hauling equipment such as tankers, Super Suckers, or Vac Trucks.
• One year of experience working in the oil and gas industry.
• Applicable equipment-operation certifications, IVES, NCCER, or other industry-recognized training.

Responsibilities

• Operate Vac Trucks, Super Suckers, Mini-Vacs, and other fluids equipment, including tractor-trailer combinations and gravel-hauling equipment.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with DOT and company requirements.
• Complete an Incident Free Work Assessment (IFWA) task hazard assessment before starting each job.
• Follow North Slope client and Worley health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Secure all loads safely.
• Climb upright tanks up to 25 feet and perform strapping operations to determine tank ullage.
• Connect and disconnect 3-inch, 30-foot hoses at offloading and loading locations as needed.
• Pull multiple strings of 3-inch hose and make connections up to 100 feet in length.
• Haul gravel.
• Back tractor-trailers safely into position using a spotter or cone as a reference point.
• Maintain equipment in good, clean working order.
• Communicate with foremen, dispatch, and clients as necessary.
• Attend toolbox and safety meetings.
• Conduct safety observations and shop, field, vehicle, and equipment inspections.
• Attend developmental and safety training.
• Perform physical labor when equipment operations are not required.
• Work safely at heights and in congested areas, including extensive backing operations and severe weather conditions.
• Support the company’s environmental management system and work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid sick leave.
• 4.5% employer match on 401(k).
• Meals and lodging while on location.
• Transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay.
• PPE provided, except steel- or composite-toed boots.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED